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Reinventing communications with AI: Transformation and opportunities in the legal sector

Global LegalTech Hub

Melany Di Polvere, Legal Design & UX/UI Development at Alfaro Abogados In today's digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a mere trend into an essential tool that is revolutionizing the way we work and live. Among the most noteworthy innovations is generative AI, a technology that, although still in development, is already transforming various industries, including the legal sector.

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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Is my client’s custody case in jeopardy if they have a DUI?

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Summertime and the livin’ is easy. People are vacationing, the days are longer, and there is more time for having fun. With the relaxed vibe, people might be apt to drink alcohol a bit more. Even well-known celebrities are not immune to receiving DWIs and having their driving privileges revoked. And for those involved in custody litigation, the stakes are even higher – those who drink excessively or abuse drugs or medications may find that time with their children is severely restricted.

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Justia Legal Resources: Personal Injury Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Unexpected injuries can happen at any time and place: at home, at work, on the road, on someone else’s property, or even during a medical procedure. Many of these events could have been foreseen and avoided. When a victim suffers preventable harm, they usually can bring a claim or lawsuit for compensation. This process is not always as straightforward as it sounds, though.

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AL News Digest, Feat. Definely, Summize, Aderant + More

Artificial Lawyer

ILTACon always triggers a flurry of legal tech press releases, so here are a few news items selected by Artificial Lawyer and presented in micro-digest.

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Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine

Attorney at Work

Book Review | "How to Hug a Porcupine" is full of practical tips for dealing with prickly people. The post Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Section 230 Helps Substack Defeat a Defamation Claim–Smith v. Substack

Eric Goldman

This case involves the CancelWatch “blog” on Substack, which says: “We report the activists trying to ruin people’s lives and careers.” In July 2023, it made a post entitled “ Oliver D. Smith ” that details Smith’s online activities and explains why it thinks they are nefarious. In response, Smith sued Substack pro se for defamation and more.

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NetDocuments unveils ndMAX Assist agent

Legal IT Insiders

NetDocuments today (13 August) announced the launch of ndMAX Assist, an agent that will enable users to query their documents using natural language, create summaries, and draft responses or revisions […] The post NetDocuments unveils ndMAX Assist agent appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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ILTACon: AI, Algorithms + Avoiding Poop

Artificial Lawyer

ILTACon in Nashville is now in full swing and there are several thousand people here, with plenty from all over the world. Here’s a couple of things Artificial Lawyer has seen so far.

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New York State Procedural Safeguards Notice for Students with Disabilities

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The New York State Education Department Office of Special Education (OSE) has posted the May 2024 Procedural Safeguards Notice in 10 languages. As a reminder, the May 2024 updates included both minor technical edits and formatting changes along with several substantive changes. The substantive changes include: The addition of a section on accelerated relief (pgs. 26-27).

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When Do I Need to Talk to a Patent Lawyer?

Brett Trout

Brett J. Trout Sooner rather than later So you have invented a new product. When is the best time to speak to a patent lawyer? Do you talk to one as soon as you come up with the idea? When you have the prototype made? Once you start manufacturing? The truth is it is never too soon to talk to a patent lawyer. While it is unlikely you will be filing a patent application on simply an idea, it is a good idea to find out the process for obtaining a patent before you disclose your idea to anyone.

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4 Secrets to Successful Contract Management

Bigfork Tech

4 Secrets to Successful Contract Management Contract management has become a hot topic in the legal industry in recent years. Non-lawyer executives are acknowledging what lawyers have been saying for a long time: getting a handle on agreements is a sure way to manage risk and save money. “Contract management” typically refers to the process of managing contracts.

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How Do I Create an Intake Form?

Lawmatics

When creating a legal client intake form, you should keep it concise, organize it logically, make it accessible to your leads, and ask questions that will generate the answers you need to decide whether to extend legal representation. You can use a paper version, offer the form online through a web form service, or use legal client intake automation to simplify and streamline the process.